Assembly tool of radiator
By designing an assembly tool that integrates proximity switches, positioning and locking components, and visual inspection devices, the problems of low assembly efficiency and safety hazards of the Toyota D70 radiator were solved, an efficient and safe assembly process was achieved, and production efficiency and product quality were improved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422719829.9
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-11-08
- Publication Date
- 2025-09-12
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-11-08
AI Technical Summary
The existing assembly tooling equipment for Toyota D70 radiators has low efficiency, complicated mold changes, high labor intensity, many safety hazards, and low equipment safety measures.
An assembly tool including a frame assembly, a positioning and locking assembly, a detection assembly and a water chamber mounting base was designed. A proximity switch was used to detect the water chamber nut, the positioning and locking assembly limited the core, and the position detection device and the visual inspection device were used to monitor the installation integrity and quality.
It significantly improves assembly efficiency, reduces labor intensity, shortens assembly time, ensures product quality and reduces production costs.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of assembly devices, in particular to an assembly tool for a radiator. Background Art
[0002] At present, the Toyota D70 radiator includes the radiator core, water chamber, etc. Its assembly tooling mainly relies on multiple independent special machines and a small number of old general equipment. This part of the old general equipment has a 1-out-1 mode, low work efficiency, and cumbersome and time-consuming mold changes. The mold change time can reach 30-40 minutes, which is labor-intensive. In addition, the safety measures of the old equipment are not high. Operators often cause safety accidents due to improper operation, which poses a great hidden danger. Utility Model Content
[0003] In view of the above-mentioned deficiencies in the current radiator assembly tooling, the utility model provides a radiator assembly tooling, which effectively reduces the labor intensity of workers, improves assembly efficiency, and ensures the quality of the assembled radiator.
[0004] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the embodiments of the present invention adopt the following technical solutions:
[0005] A radiator assembly tool includes a rack assembly, the rack assembly includes a support frame, a positioning base plate is provided at the front end of the support frame, an operation panel is provided at the top of the support frame, a water chamber mounting seat is fixedly mounted on the operation panel, a proximity switch is provided on the water chamber mounting seat, the proximity switch is used to detect whether the nut on the water chamber is installed, a positioning locking assembly is provided on the rack assembly, the positioning locking assembly is used to position and lock the workpiece to be assembled, the rack assembly is provided with a detection assembly, the detection assembly includes a core detection device and a position detection device arranged on the positioning base plate, and a visual detection device arranged on the operation panel.
[0006] According to one aspect of the present invention, the positioning and locking assembly includes a limit assembly installed at the front end of the positioning base plate, an error prevention assembly arranged on the operation panel, and a workpiece support block and a locking device fixedly installed at the lower end of the positioning base plate.
[0007] According to one aspect of the present invention, the limiting assembly includes a workpiece positioning block fixedly mounted on the upper end of the positioning base plate and a limiting block mounted on the lower end of the positioning base plate.
[0008] According to one aspect of the present invention, the error-proofing component includes an error-proofing cylinder mounting seat fixedly mounted on the operating panel, an error-proofing cylinder is mounted on the error-proofing cylinder mounting seat, and an error-proofing column is fixedly mounted on the operating panel.
[0009] According to one aspect of the present invention, the locking device includes a locking cylinder mounting seat fixedly mounted on the positioning base plate, a locking cylinder is provided on the locking cylinder mounting seat, and a locking block is connected to the locking cylinder.
[0010] According to one aspect of the present invention, the position detection device includes a sensor mounting seat provided on one side of the limit assembly and mounted on the positioning base plate, and a position detection sensor is provided on the sensor mounting seat.
[0011] According to one aspect of the present invention, the core detection device includes a sensor mounting sleeve that is inserted into the positioning base plate, and a core detection sensor is provided in the sensor mounting sleeve.
[0012] According to one aspect of the present invention, the visual inspection device includes a camera mounting bracket installed on the operation panel, a camera mounting plate is fixedly mounted on the camera mounting bracket, and a visual camera is provided on the camera mounting plate.
[0013] According to one aspect of the present utility model, the water chamber mounting seat includes an oblique support frame fixedly mounted on the operating panel, a water chamber mounting plate is provided on the oblique support frame, a water chamber support block is fixedly mounted on the water chamber mounting plate, proximity switch protective covers are provided on both sides of the water chamber support block, the proximity switch is provided in the proximity switch protective cover, and a water chamber block is provided at one end of the water chamber mounting plate.
[0014] According to one aspect of the present invention, protective plates are provided on the sides and bottom of the support frame, a caster mounting plate is provided on the bottom protective plate, casters are fixedly mounted on the caster mounting plate, and an electrical cabinet is provided inside the support frame.
[0015] The advantages of the present invention are as follows: by using a proximity switch, the installation status of the copper nut in the water chamber can be detected, ensuring smooth subsequent installation steps and avoiding the difficulty of manual inspection; by using a positioning and locking assembly, the installation direction and position of the core body are effectively limited, preventing subsequent assembly errors caused by incorrect installation direction and ensuring production continuity; by using a position detection device, a core body detection device, etc., the installation integrity and position accuracy of the core body can be efficiently monitored, further ensuring the smooth progress of the installation process; by using a visual inspection device, the conformity of the sealing ring and water chamber installed on the core body can be inspected, ensuring product quality standards. The assembly tool of the present invention significantly improves assembly efficiency, effectively reduces labor intensity, and shortens product turnover and clamping time. Its maximum assembly efficiency can reach 2 products per 30 seconds, which is 2 to 3 times the speed of existing tooling equipment, greatly reducing production costs. The assembly tool for a radiator provided by the present invention effectively reduces the labor intensity of workers, improves assembly efficiency, and ensures the quality of the assembled radiator. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0016] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the embodiments. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative work.
[0017] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of an assembly tool for a radiator according to the present utility model;
[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic structural diagram of a rack assembly of a radiator assembly tool according to the present invention;
[0019] Figure 3 This is a structural schematic diagram of a positioning and locking assembly, a position detection device, and a core detection device of a radiator assembly tool according to the utility model;
[0020] Figure 4 The figure is a three-dimensional structural diagram of an assembly tool for a radiator according to the present invention.
[0021] Numbers in the figure: 1, rack assembly; 11, support frame; 12, protective plate; 121, left protective plate; 122, right protective plate; 123, bottom protective plate; 124, front protective plate; 13, operation panel; 14, caster mounting plate; 15, caster; 16, electric cabinet; 17, positioning base plate; 2, positioning locking assembly; 21, limit assembly; 211, workpiece positioning block; 212, limit block; 22, error proofing assembly; 221, error proofing cylinder mounting seat; 222, error proofing cylinder; 223, error proofing column; 23, workpiece support block; 24, locking device; 241, lock Tightening cylinder; 242, locking block; 243, locking cylinder mounting base; 3, detection assembly; 31, core detection device; 311, core detection sensor; 312, sensor mounting sleeve; 32, position detection device; 321, position detection sensor; 322, sensor mounting base; 33, visual detection device; 331, visual camera; 332, camera mounting bracket; 333, camera mounting plate; 4, water chamber mounting base; 41, inclined support bracket; 42, water chamber mounting plate; 43, water chamber support block; 44, proximity switch protective cover; 45, water chamber block; 5, proximity switch. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0022] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.
[0023] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that if the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc. appear, the orientations or positional relationships indicated by these terms are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operate in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be understood as limiting the present invention. For those skilled in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.
[0024] It should be noted that if an element is referred to as being "fixed to" or "disposed on" another element, it may be directly on the other element or there may be an intermediate element. If an element is considered to be "connected to" another element, it may be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intermediate element. If any, the terms "vertical", "horizontal", "upper", "lower", "left", "right" and similar expressions used in this application are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only embodiment.
[0025] like Figure 1 、 Figure 2 、 Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, a radiator assembly tool, the assembly work is generally used for the assembly of the radiator of Toyota D70, which includes a frame assembly 1, a positioning and locking assembly 2, a detection assembly 3, a water chamber mounting seat 4 and a proximity switch 5. The positioning and locking assembly 2, the detection assembly 3 and the water chamber mounting seat 4 are installed on the frame assembly 1. The water chamber mounting seat 4 is used to install the water chamber and detect whether the water chamber is installed with a copper nut through the proximity switch 5. The positioning and locking assembly 2 is used to position and lock the workpiece (core) to be assembled; the detection assembly 3 includes a core detection device 31 and a position detection device 32 set on the positioning base plate 17, and a visual detection device 33 set on the operating panel 13. The core detection device 31 is used to detect whether the core is complete, and the position detection device 32 is used to detect whether the core placed by the worker is correctly in place; the visual detection device 33 is used to detect whether the sealing ring, water chamber, etc. are installed properly.
[0026] In actual application, the rack assembly 1 includes a support frame 11. The support frame 11 is generally a square frame constructed of multiple profiles. Protective plates 12 are provided on all sides and the bottom of the support frame 11. The protective plates 12 include a left protective plate 121, a right protective plate 122, a front protective plate 124 and a bottom protective plate 123. Preferably, a back protective plate is provided on the back. A caster mounting plate 14 is provided at the bottom end of the bottom protective plate 123. Casters 15 are fixedly mounted on the caster mounting plate 14. The setting of the casters 15 facilitates the movement and adjustment of the position of the assembly tool. An electrical cabinet 16 is provided on the bottom protective plate 123, which is located inside the protective plate 12. A positioning base plate 17 is provided on the front and upper part of the support frame 11. Preferably, the positioning base plate 17 is provided in two upper and lower pieces arranged in parallel to facilitate the installation of the detection component 3 and the positioning locking component.
[0027] In actual application, the locking and positioning assembly 2 includes a limit assembly 21 installed on the positioning base plate 17 and located at the top of the positioning base plate 17. The limit assembly 21 is used to limit the position of the radiator core. The operating panel 13 is provided with an error-proofing assembly 22. The error-proofing assembly 22 is used to prevent the water chamber from being incorrectly assembled in the left and right directions when it is installed on the core. A workpiece support block 23 and a locking device 24 are fixedly installed on the positioning base plate 17 and located at the lower end of the positioning base plate 17. The workpiece support block 23 is used to support the core, and the locking device 24 is used to fix the core on the frame assembly 1 to ensure that the core does not shake during assembly. The limit assembly 21 includes a workpiece positioning block 211 fixedly installed on the upper end of the positioning base plate 17 and a limit block 212 installed at the lower end of the positioning base plate 17. The error-proofing assembly 22 includes an error-proofing cylinder mounting base 221 fixedly mounted on the operating panel 13, an error-proofing cylinder 222 is mounted on the error-proofing cylinder mounting base 221, and an error-proofing column 223 is fixedly mounted on the operating panel 13. The locking device 24 includes a locking cylinder mounting base 243 fixedly mounted on the positioning base 17, a locking cylinder 241 is provided on the locking cylinder mounting base 243, and a locking block 242 is connected to the output end of the locking cylinder 241. The locking block 242 is connected to the core when the locking cylinder 241 is in the locked state.
[0028] In actual application, the position detection device 32 includes a sensor mounting seat 322 provided on one side of the limit assembly 21 and mounted on the positioning base plate 17. The sensor mounting seat 322 is provided with a position detection sensor 321. The core detection device 31 includes a sensor mounting sleeve 312 provided on the positioning base plate 17. The core detection sensor 311 is provided within the sensor mounting sleeve 312. Preferably, two core detection devices are provided, one near each side edge of the core. The visual detection device 33 includes a camera mounting bracket 332 mounted on the operation panel 13. A camera mounting plate 333 is fixedly mounted on the camera mounting bracket 332. The camera mounting plate 333 is provided with a visual camera 331.
[0029] In actual application, the water chamber mounting seat (4) includes an inclined support frame 41 fixedly mounted on the operation panel 13. Preferably, the side view shape of the inclined support frame 41 is a right triangle. A water chamber mounting plate 42 is provided on the inclined support frame 41. Preferably, the water chamber mounting plate 42 is mounted on the hypotenuse of the right triangle. The water chamber mounting plate 42 is fixedly mounted with a water chamber support block 43. Both sides of the water chamber support block 43 are provided with a proximity switch protective cover 44. The proximity switch 5 is arranged in the proximity switch protective cover 44. Preferably, the support block 43, the proximity switch protective cover 44 and the proximity switch 5 can be set according to the position and number of the copper nuts of the water chamber. A water chamber stopper 45 is provided at one end of the water chamber mounting plate 42. Preferably, the water chamber stopper 45 is installed at the bottom end of the three-angle hypotenuse to support the water chamber.
[0030] Operation process: The worker places the radiator's water chamber on the water chamber mounting frame 4. The water chamber mounting frame 4 is equipped with a proximity switch 5 according to the size of the water chamber. The proximity switch 5 detects whether the copper nut of the water chamber is installed. Next, the worker places the radiator core on the positioning and locking assembly 2 and locks it to prevent the core from falling. At this time, the core detection device and the position detection device will detect the integrity of the core and the core installation position. When the core passes the inspection and the position is accurate, the worker will manually install the sealing ring and the water chamber. After the installation is completed, the visual inspection device will detect whether the sealing ring and the water chamber are installed in place. After passing the inspection, the radiator core installation process is completed. The entire installation process is highly efficient, and the work efficiency can reach up to 30 seconds to complete the installation of 2 cores, which is 2-3 times that of existing equipment.
[0031] The advantages of the present invention are as follows: by using a proximity switch, the installation status of the copper nut in the water chamber can be detected, ensuring smooth subsequent installation steps and avoiding the difficulty of manual inspection; by using a positioning and locking assembly, the installation direction and position of the core body are effectively limited, preventing subsequent assembly errors caused by incorrect installation direction and ensuring production continuity; by using a position detection device, a core body detection device, etc., the installation integrity and position accuracy of the core body can be efficiently monitored, further ensuring the smooth progress of the installation process; by using a visual inspection device, the conformity of the sealing ring and water chamber installed on the core body can be inspected, ensuring product quality standards. The assembly tool of the present invention significantly improves assembly efficiency, effectively reduces labor intensity, and shortens product turnover and clamping time. Its maximum assembly efficiency can reach 2 products per 30 seconds, which is 2 to 3 times the speed of existing tooling equipment, greatly reducing production costs. The assembly tool for a radiator provided by the present invention effectively reduces the labor intensity of workers, improves assembly efficiency, and ensures the quality of the assembled radiator.
[0032] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of the present invention, but the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any changes or substitutions that can be easily conceived by a person skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present invention should be included in the scope of protection of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention should be based on the scope of protection of the claims.
Claims
1. A radiator assembly tool, comprising a frame assembly (1), wherein the frame assembly (1) comprises a support frame (11), a positioning base plate (17) is provided at the front end of the support frame (11), and an operation panel (13) is provided at the top end of the support frame (11), characterized in that: A water chamber mounting seat (4) is fixedly mounted on the operation panel (13), and a proximity switch (5) is provided on the water chamber mounting seat (4), and the proximity switch (5) is used to detect whether a nut on the water chamber is installed. A positioning locking assembly (2) is provided on the frame assembly (1), and the positioning locking assembly (2) is used to position and lock a workpiece to be assembled. The frame assembly (1) is provided with a detection assembly (3), and the detection assembly (3) includes a core detection device (31) and a position detection device (32) provided on the positioning base plate (17), and a visual detection device (33) provided on the operation panel (13).
2. The assembly tool for the radiator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The positioning and locking assembly (2) comprises a limit assembly (21) mounted on the front end of the positioning base plate (17), an error prevention assembly (22) arranged on the operating panel (13), a workpiece support block (23) and a locking device (24) fixedly mounted on the lower end of the positioning base plate (17).
3. The assembly tool for the radiator according to claim 2, characterized in that: The limiting assembly (21) comprises a workpiece positioning block (211) fixedly mounted on the upper end of the positioning base plate (17) and a limiting block (212) mounted on the lower end of the positioning base plate (17).
4. The assembly tool for the radiator according to claim 2, characterized in that: The error-proofing component (22) comprises an error-proofing cylinder mounting seat (221) fixedly mounted on the operating panel (13); an error-proofing cylinder (222) is mounted on the error-proofing cylinder mounting seat (221); and an error-proofing column (223) is fixedly mounted on the operating panel (13).
5. The assembly tool for the radiator according to claim 2, characterized in that: The locking device (24) comprises a locking cylinder mounting seat (243) fixedly mounted on the positioning base plate (17); a locking cylinder (241) is provided on the locking cylinder mounting seat (243); and a locking block (242) is connected to the locking cylinder (241).
6. The radiator assembly tool according to claim 2, characterized in that: The position detection device (32) comprises a sensor mounting seat (322) arranged on one side of the position limiting assembly (21) and mounted on the positioning base plate (17); a position detection sensor (321) is provided on the sensor mounting seat (322).
7. The assembly tool for the radiator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The core detection device (31) comprises a sensor mounting sleeve (312) which is inserted into the positioning base plate (17), and a core detection sensor (311) is arranged in the sensor mounting sleeve (312).
8. The assembly tool for the radiator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The visual inspection device (33) includes a camera mounting frame (332) mounted on the operation panel (13), a camera mounting plate (333) fixedly mounted on the camera mounting frame (332), and a visual camera (331) provided on the camera mounting plate (333).
9. The assembly tool for the radiator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water chamber mounting seat (4) comprises an oblique support frame (41) fixedly mounted on the operation panel (13); a water chamber mounting plate (42) is provided on the oblique support frame (41); a water chamber support block (43) is fixedly mounted on the water chamber mounting plate (42); proximity switch protective covers (44) are provided on both sides of the water chamber support block (43); the proximity switch (5) is arranged in the proximity switch protective cover (44); and a water chamber stopper (45) is provided at one end of the water chamber mounting plate (42).
10. The assembly tool for the radiator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sides and bottom of the support frame (11) are both provided with protective plates (12), a caster mounting plate (14) is provided on the bottom protective plate (12), a caster (15) is fixedly mounted on the caster mounting plate (14), and an electric cabinet (16) is provided inside the support frame (11).